Hodgkinson dazzles to win Athlos 800m
Great Britain's Keely Hodgkinson powers clear of the pack to win the Athlos 800m while sporting a unique, all black custom speed suit.
Keely Hodgkinson claimed a thrilling 800m victory dressed in a custom full-body speed suit at Athlos' London debut. The 24-year-old athlete, the daughter of tennis legend Serena Williams, wore an all-black aerodynamic outfit created in collaboration with Nike and Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian. Hodgkinson set a new British record, finishing the race in a time of 1:56.40 seconds.
The event, which took place at StoneX Stadium, featured seven disciplines, each with six athletes competing for a $1.05 million prize pool. Alongside her triumph, Hodgkinson received a Tiffany & Co. crown instead of a traditional medal.
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